Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the February 5, 2026 Agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Municipality of North Grenville, Perth County Lower Tiers, MP John Nater and MPP Matthew Rae regarding enhanced school bus safety.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz
Carried
THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Municipality of North Perth, Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Finance, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MP John Nater, MPP Matthew Rae, AMO, and all municipalities in Ontario regarding the removal of HST and GST from new homes.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.7, excluding items 6.5 and 6.2 for discussion and approves the January 22, 2026 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Economic Development and Tourism Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Council directs staff to provide response and comments to Rural Team: Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada and MP John Nater.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council receives the "November 2025 Forestry Inspector's Report” for information.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the "December 2025 Forestry Inspector's Report” for information.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “2025 Forestry Program Administration Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “O. Reg. 284/09: Budget Matters – Expenses, Impact for 2026” report; and THAT Council approves the report for expenses excluded from the 2026 budget under Ontario Regulation 284/09: Budget Matters – Expenses Impact for 2026, passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz
Carried
Page 4 of 32 THAT Council receives the “Tender Results - Vault Roof Replacement (Courthouse)” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT By-law 4054-2026 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 5th day of February 2026. Councillor Name Municipality Weight Yea Nay Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz Perth East 2 X Councillor Matt Duncan North Perth 2 X Councillor Hugh McDermid Perth East 2 X Councillor Walter McKenzie West Perth 2 X Councillor Todd Kasenberg North Perth 2 X Councillor Robert Wilhelm Perth South 1 X Councillor Jerry Smith Perth East 2 X Deputy Warden Sue Orr Perth South 1 X Warden Dean Trentowsky West Perth 2 X
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT the February 5, 2026 Agenda be further amended to include item 14.2 - Perth County Forestry Conservation - Education Session.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the "Perth County Forestry Conservation - Education Session" for information.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT By-law 4055-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held February 5, 2026 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed February 5, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 12:16 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm